BIOMP - Biomedical Physics Minor
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Biomedical Physics Minor
A minor in biomedical physics will allow students who are interested in how physics applies to biomedicine to explore the subject from a deeper and more medical viewpoint. Through various lab activities and lectures, students will build a foundation for careers in biology, medicine, biophysics, and other related fields. Study includes coursework in physics of the life sciences, electricity and magnetism, optics, and mechanics.
Degree Requirements
The Biomedical Physics Minor Requirement is 20 credit hours as follows:
Required PHYS courses: 11 Credits
PHYS 123 | Physics of the Life Sciences I | 4 cr. |
PHYS 124 | Physics of the Life Sciences II | 4 cr. |
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PHYS 133 | Mechanics | 4 cr. |
PHYS 134 | Electricity and Magnetism | 4 cr. |
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PHYS 320 | Modern Physics | 3cr. |
Total Credit Hours: | 11 | |
Plus nine credit hours from the following:
PHYS 301 | Optics | 3cr. |
PHYS 3XX | PHYS 3xx Elective | 3 cr. |
PHYS 3XX | PHYS 3xx Elective | 3 cr. |
or | ||
PHYS 390 | Special Topics | 1-3 cr. |
Total Credit Hours: | 9 | |
Six credit hours of the nine credit hours about can be substituted from the following:
BME 332 | Biomedical Imaging | 3 cr. |
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BME 450 | Biotransport Processes | 3 cr. |
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BME 451 | Biomechanics II | 3 cr. |